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Boxes of this type were often fitted with an interior tray with recesses for holding cups; the tray rested on a ledge at the top of the box but under the cover. The gathering of Daoist immortals pictured on the lid was appropriate for a box used to serve wine at birthday banquets.
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清 剔紅三星上壽圖八方盒
Title: Octagonal box with scene of immortals
Period: Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Date: 18th century
Culture: China
Medium: Carved red lacquer
Dimensions: H. 8 5/8 in. (21.9 cm); Diam. 11 in. (27.9 cm)
Classification: Lacquer
Credit Line: Gift of Florence and Herbert Irving, 2015
Object Number: 2015.500.1.50a, b
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